CVE-2015-2325
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.6 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The compile_branch function in PCRE before 8.37 allows context-dependent attackers to compile incorrect code, cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash), or possibly have other unspecified impact via a regular expression with a group containing a forward reference repeated a large number of times within a repeated outer group that has a zero minimum quantifier.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-01-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2015-2325?
The compile_branch function in PCRE before 8.37 allows context-dependent attackers to compile incorrect code, cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash), or possibly have other unspecified impact via a regular expression with a group containing a forward reference repeated a large number of times within a repeated outer group that has a zero minimum quantifier.
Is CVE-2015-2325 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2015-2325 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.6% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-2325?
CVE-2015-2325 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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